Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Died March 30, 2020
Age 84
Bob Tiemens joined the faculty of the University of Utah in 1972 after being recruited away from Wayne State University. As Professor and Division Director of Journalism & Mass Communication in the Department of Communication, he became a leading pioneer in film and television production research. Professor Tiemens passed away from complications of COVID-19.
Obituary
Robert “Bob” Tiemens passed away in Colorado Springs, CO on March 30, 2020. He was a leading pioneer in the area of film/television production research that helped establish the University of Utah as a major research program that attracts graduate students from across the country. He had a million-dollar smile that could light up a room and was considered a gracious and gentle man full of warmth and wisdom. He was described as a “classy guy who was full of joy and wry humor” a “master teacher,” and a “model mentor.” He had a positive impact on everyone who had the privilege of working with him.
Published in The Gazette
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